My instinct when asked to bake a red velvet cake is to immediately head for the boxed cake mix. Just the thought of balancing vinegar, the “right” type of cocoa powder, and copious amounts of red food coloring into a single cake made my head spin. Also the overall concept of a red velvet cake…
Tag: Buttermilk
Dinner Rolls
The bread recipe of the week are these lovely buttermilk dinner rolls. They are light, solidly formed, and subtly flavored by honey and lemon zest. I added some sprouted wheat flour to the mix for some additional protein, but, if you do not have any on hand, feel free to use regular flour, or substitute…
Basic Buttermilk Loaf
A simple loaf of white sandwich bread. The buttermilk gives the bread a buttery tang that is slightly reminiscent of a sour dough, but does not require the development of a sour dough starter. A sprinkle of poppy seeds coats the top of the loaf for additional flavor and crunch. Ingredients: 3 tbsp Butter 1…
Cheddar Biscuits
Elephant shaped buttermilk biscuits with cheddar cheese – perfect for dipping into soup, spreading with jam, or packing into school lunches. This recipe made over 3 dozen biscuits, but the quantity really comes down to the size and shape of your biscuit (cookie) cutter. Ingredients: 10 tbsp Butter 3 cups Flour 3 tsp Baking Powder…
The Ephemeral Bee 